Diagnosis of solid waste generated by the Jabaquara Streetmarket

Street markets are permanent generators of urban solid waste, produced from when the tents are set-up and organized by merchants until the products are sold to the final consumer. This waste comes from different sources, such as groceries, meats, cereals, crafts, and processed food (such as ice cream and pastries). In the case of the latter, the consumer becomes the waste generator. Quantifying and qualifying these residues are the first steps for waste management planning regarding landfill allocation. The objectives of this study were to quantify the number of stands and the categories of trading goods, and to estimate the amount of input goods and the output waste generated by the Jabaquara streetmarket. Weekly visits and the application of a questionnaire showed the presence of 77 stands commercializing 18 different types of products. Quantitative analysis of input goods and waste generated showed that 98.7% of this waste is organic.